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Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
and Platelet Disorders ... procedures - Infection ... : INR/PT, aPTT(liver ... primary hematologic disorder ... Thrombocytopenia #Platelet #Disorders
Invasive Aspergillus (IA) - Diagnosis and Management
Aspergillus is ubiquitous in nature. Most invasive infections are caused
Diagnosis and Management ... are caused by members ... sn lower in SOT pts ... IA #Diagnosis #Management ... treatment #fungal #infectiousdiseases
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Ketosis Disorders ... IVF or PO): The pt ... Glucosuria causes ... differential #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
of about three cases ... History of EBV infection ... • Autoimmune disorders ... involvement • PET ... hematology #oncology #management
Fusarium Infections
Acquired through:
1. Inhalation of airborne conidia > germinates > blood > disseminated
2. Trauma (implantation with
Fusarium Infections ... BCx+ in -40% of cases ... . open globe), pt ... #infectiousdiseases ... #diagnosis #management
Candida Glabrata
Species of Candida Most Commonly Isolated in Bloodstream Infections
 • Symptomatic mucosal infection is detected
immune-compromised pts ... include rare cases ... candidemia #diagnosis #management ... #fungemia #management ... #infectiousdiseases
Fusarium Treatment
 • Antifungal "susceptibility" can vary with Fusarium spp
 • F. oxysporum: low MICS to
amphotericin B for severe cases ... . open globe), pt ... require enucleation Infectious ... #infectiousdiseases ... #management #treatment